Job Application for Photo Retoucher at Lugano

About Us

Guided by our core values – The Lugano Way – our team embodies a proactive mindset that fuels our drive for success. We work with a people-first mentality and foster an environment of continuous learning and mutual growth. Our ultimate goal? To consistently find a path to YES and deliver remarkable in all we do. Through innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, we bring this to life. Join us in shaping a future of brilliance and endless possibilities.

About You

You will play a pivotal role in enhancing and perfecting visual content that tells our brand's story across all platforms. You will collaborate with the creative and marketing team to refine raw images into polished, publication-ready visuals that align with our aesthetic vision. Your blend of technical proficiency and positive attitude, combined with your dedication to meeting targets and timelines in our energetic, high-group environment, will be key to your achievement in this position.

What You Will Do

Transform raw photographs into compelling visual stories through expert post-production techniques
Collaborate closely with photographers and the marketing team to maintain brand consistency, understand creative vision and execute it through meticulous editing
Perfect each image through expert retouching, ensuring exceptional quality, accurate color representation, and brand alignment across all visual assets
Maintain remarkable quality standards while efficiently processing high-volume image batches
Craft and optimize imagery for maximum impact across multiple platforms including digital media, print publications, and advertising campaigns
Archive and manage the digital asset library for efficient retrieval and organization
Stay current with industry trends and techniques in high-end jewelry photography
Manage digital asset organization and workflow optimization for efficient content delivery

What You Will Bring

You are proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, etc.)
You have advanced knowledge of color correction, retouching techniques, and digital asset management
You are highly skilled in photo manipulation and can lead the post-production team's quality and output
You are highly organized and able to manage several projects at once
You thrive in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
Experience with fashion, lifestyle, or editorial photography is a plus

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The targeted base compensation range is $75,000-90,000 plus an annual bonus. The total compensation package is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our Work Environment

Our workplace is clean, orderly, appropriately lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance. Noise levels are considered low and daily physical activities are considered light: office work, seldom lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, stooping, kneeling, or walking. Employees must have the stamina to work long hours if assigned. Hours and days of work may vary by position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job within the environment.

Our Benefits

Lugano Diamonds is a fast-growing company with many opportunities for you to master your craft and grow your career. We are proud to offer employees a generous compensation package that includes commission and bonus plans for all employees, multi-option healthcare plans, 401k with match, and paid time off. Join the team and carve your own path to the future.

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Lugano is committed to creating a diverse work environment that recruits and rewards employees based on capabilities and performance. We are inclusive, celebrate our differences, and welcome a broad range of perspectives and ideas without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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